Legal Secretary - Juvenile Court Administrative Desk

Legal Secretary - Juvenile Court Administrative Desk

Salary

$39,726.00 - $43,699.00 Annually

Location

Hampton, VA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

09220

Department

COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY

Opening Date

03/26/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Function

"Join the City of Hampton team! As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring. Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement and other benefits."

Would you like to be part of a dedicated team of legal professionals serving the citizens of Hampton? Do you excel in a fast-paced environment? Join the Commonwealths Attorney Department as our new Legal Secretary, where your skills and dedication will make a difference every day!

The purpose of the class is to provide administrative support to attorneys of the office by ensuring the cases are prepared for court. In this capacity, this class updates the case management system to make sure that cases for prosecution are scheduled identical to the court's schedule. This position also includes producing criminal histories. This position does not have telework or remote work opportunities.

• This is a a part time position. Candidates with experience in local government, court services, law firms, prosecutors offices or similar fields are preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or successful completion of the GED;
• One (1) year of experience in direct customer service or receptionist work.
• One (1) year of clerical experience preferably in a local government environment.
• Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

Additional Requirements

• Requires proficiency in the use of the personal computer and software programs to include word processing, database management and spreadsheets.
• Some knowledge of community organizations, procedures and policies preferred; thorough knowledge of office terminology, procedures, and equipment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and manage multiple tasks concurrently; ability to foster effective working relationships with diverse populations and maintain good relationships with internal and external customers.

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• This job posting will be closed once the position is filled.

Benefits Overview

This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:

• Sentara Health Medical Insurance
• OptumRx
• Delta Dental Insurance
• Anthem Blue View Vision
• FSA Reimbursement accounts
• Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
• Trust Mark Universal Life Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Virginia 529
• Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA
• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
• Other forms of leave include:
• Maternity Leave
• Parental Bonding Leave
• Care for Sick Parent Leave
• Birthday Leave
• Personal day (available every quarter)

The eleven paid holidays each year include:

• New Years Day

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

• Presidents Day

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth Day

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Day

• Employees birthday

• A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the VRS website.

• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.

Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the ICMA-RC website.

• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.

• Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.

• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or Sentara EAP website.

• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.

Savings bonds are available to the Citys workforce.

• Employees are covered for Workers Compensation where appropriate.

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?

• High school diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree or higher

02

Which of the following best describes your experience in direct customer service or receptionist work?

• No experience.
• Less than 1 year of experience.
• 1-2 years of experience.
• 3 or more years of experience.

03

Which of the following best describes your clerical experience?

• No experience.
• Less than 1 year of experience.
• 1-2 years of experience.
• 3 or more years of experience.

04

Have you had any clerical experience in a local government environment?

• Yes
• No

05

Which of the options below best describes your knowledge in the use of the personal computer and software programs to include word processing, database management and spreadsheets?

• No knowledge
• Basic knowledge
• Moderate knowledge
• Expert knowledge

06

I understand that I must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• Yes
• No

07

I understand that this is a part - time non exempt position.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Hampton

Address 22 Lincoln Street

Hampton, Virginia, 23669

Phone (757) 727-6407

Website http://www.hampton.gov/hr